On 6/25/2012 5:25 AM, Ross Gardler wrote:
In terms of deliverables from the project think of GSoC where the students get credits towards their degree rather than cash (Semester of Code rather than Summer of Code).
Thanks Ross for driving this effort. I always think it is great to provide opportunities for students come into open source. It is an important part of their education that cannot be learned in the classroom.
I have a question regarding the mechanics. Regarding the student credit, will it be a simple pass/no pass like GsOC or a grade that the students will get. Will the mentor have interaction with the professor regarding the student's progress/performance. Will it be the professor who will assign the final grade based on the mentors input? I think that might be best. I think it will be important to make sure that appeals are going through the organization or school rather than the mentor directly.
The matrix nature of the student direction and assessments will be a challenge we haven't faced with GsOC but one I am sure we can handle if we give it proper thought up front.
Best Kathey
